#VU96818 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in LINX-212 and LINX-151


Published: 2024-09-05

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96818

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46386

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LINX-212
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
LINX-151
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: LOYTEC

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information within the registry.xml file. A remote attacker can disclose smtp client account credentials and bypass email authentication.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LINX-212: 6.2.4

LINX-151: 7.2.4


External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-247-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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